1990-032 5/2/90
ORDINANCE 90- 32
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
(Berth Real Estate Office, 3419 N. Betty Drive)
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of
the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been submitted to the Corporate
Authorities of the Village of Buffalo Grove a petition to annex the property
legally described in Exhibit A hereto; and,
WHEREAS, there has been submitted to the Corporate Authorities of the
.Village of Buffalo Grove an Annexation Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, proper and due notice of the public hearing on said Annexation
Agreement and Zoning has been given and a public hearing was held; and,
WHEREAS, it is determined to be in the best interest of the Village of
Buffalo Grove to approve said Annexation Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. The Annexation Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof as Exhibit A, is approved.
Section 2. The President and Clerk of the Village are hereby authorized
to execute said Agreement on behalf of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval. This Ordinance shall not be codified.
AYES:__ 4 - Marienthal, Reid, Mathias, O'Malley
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Shif rin
PASSED: May 7 1990
APPROVED: May 7 1990
APPROVED•
VERNA L. CLAYTON, Village Pre s ' ent
ATTEST:
Vil e Clerk
5/7/90
BERTH REAL ESTATE OFFICE
(3419 N. Betty Drive)
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
Table of Contents
1. Applicable Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2. Agreement: Compliance and Validity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3. Enactment of Annexation Ordinance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4. Enactment of Zoning Ordinance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5. Compliance with A plicable Ordinances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6. Amendment of Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7 Building, Permit Fees.,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
8. Water Provision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
9. Sanitary Sewer Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
10. Drainage Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
11. Security for Public and Private Site Im rovements. . . . . . . . . . . . .6
12. Exhibits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
13. Buildin , Landscaping and Aesthetics Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
14. Facilitation of Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
15. Enforceability of the A reement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..8
16. Term of Agreement.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
17. Binding Effect of Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
18. Corporate Capacities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
19. Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
20. Default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
21. Special Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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BERTH REAL ESTATE OFFICE
(3419 N. Betty Drive)
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
This agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") made and entered
into this 7th day of May, 1990, by and between the VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE
(hereinafter referred to as "Village") by and through the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Corporate
Authorities") and Ruth Mitchell (hereinafter referred to as 'Owner") , and Wallace
and Bernice Berth (hereinafter referred to as "Developer") .
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the
provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, Owner is the owner of a certain tract of property (hereinafter
referred to as the "Property") comprising 0.4550 acres legally described and
identified in EXHIBIT A, which exhibit is made a part hereof and which real
estate is contiguous to the corporate limits of the Village; and,
WHEREAS, a Plat of Annexation is attached hereto as EXHIBIT B, which depicts
a total area of 0.4550 acres to be annexed; and,
WHEREAS, Owner desires to annex and use the Property pursuant to the -pro-
visions and regulations applicable to the B-3 (Planned Business Center) District
of the Village Zoning Ordinance, to develop the Property in accordance with the
Preliminary Plan including engineering dated March 30, 1990 (revised) by PAF and
Associates, a copy of which- is attached hereto as EXHIBIT C, and incorporated
herein, and subject to all other exhibits attached hereto or incorporated by
reference herein. Said development of the Property is a real estate office with
a floor area of approximately 2,413 square feet in the redeveloped residential
building on the Property; and,
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 11-15.1-1 seq. , of the
Illinois Municipal Code (Chapter 24, Illinois Revised Statutes 1987) and as the
same may have been modified by the Village's Home Rule Powers, a proposed
Annexation Agreement, was submitted to the Corporate Authorities and a public
hearing was held thereon pursuant to notice as provided by Statute; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to due notice and advertisement, the Plan Commission of
the Village has held a public hearing and made their recommendations with respect
to the requested zoning classification of B-3 District and with respect to
requested variations of the Zoning Ordinance and Development Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees after due and careful consid-
eration have concluded that the annexation of the Property to the Village and its
zoning and development on the terms and conditions herein set forth would further
enable the Village to control the development of the area and would serve the
best interests of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, mutual covenants and
agreements herein set forth, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Applicable Law. This Agreement is made pursuant to and in accordance
with the provisions of Section 11-15.1-1 et. seq. , of the Illinois Municipal Code
(Chapter 24, Illinois Revised Statutes 1987) and as the same may have been
modified by the Village's Home Rule powers. The preceding whereas clauses are
hereby made a part of this Agreement.
2. Agreement: Compliance and Validity., The Owner has filed with the
Village Clerk of the Village a proper petition pursuant to and in accordance with
provisions of Section 7-1-8 of the Illinois Municipal Code (Chapter 24, Illinois
Revised Statutes 1987) and as the same may have been modified by the Village's
Home Rule powers, conditioned on the execution of this Agreement and the
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compliance with the terms and provisions contained herein, to annex the Property
to the Village. It is understood and agreed that this Agreement in its entirety,
together with the aforesaid petition for annexation, shall be null, void and of
no force and effect unless the Property is validly annexed to the Village and is
validly zoned and classified in the B-3 District, all as contemplated in this
Agreement.
3. Enactment of Annexation Ordinance. The Corporate Authorities within
twenty-one (21) days of the execution of this Agreement by the Village will enact
a valid and binding ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the "Annexation Ordi-
nance") annexing the Property to the Village. Said Annexation Ordinance shall be
recorded with the Cook County Recorder's Office along with the Plat of Annexation
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(attached hereto as EXHIBIT B) . Recordation shall take place no more than thirty
(30) days after enactment of�Annexation Ordinance.
4. Enactment of Zoning Ordinance. Within twenty-one (21) days after the
passage of the Annexation Ordinance, the Corporate Authorities shall adopt a
proper, valid and binding ordinance, zoning Property in the B-3 District subject
to the restrictions further contained herein and all applicable ordinances of the
Village of Buffalo Grove as amended from time to time. Said zoning shall be
further conditioned on the development of the Property in accordance with the
Preliminary Plan attached hereto as EXHIBIT C.
5. Compliance with Applicable Ordinances. The Developer agrees to comply
with all ordinances of the Village of Buffalo Grove as amended from time to time
in the development of the Property, provided that all new ordinances, amendments,
rules and regulations relating to zoning, building and subdivision of land
adopted after the date of this Agreement shall not be arbitrarily or discrimina-
torily applied to the Property but shall be equally applicable to all property
similarly zoned and situated to the extent possible. Developer, in the
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development of the Property shall comply with the standards set forth in the
Village of Buffalo Grove Development Ordinance as amended' from time to time.
6. Amendment of Plan. If the Developer desires to make changes in the
Preliminary Plan, as herein approved, the parties agree that such changes in the
Preliminary Plan will require, if the Village so determines, the submission of
amended plans, together with proper supporting documentation, to the Corporate
Authorities to consider such changes to this Agreement. The Corporate Author-
ities may, at their sole discretion, require additional public hearings and may
review the commitments of record contained in this Agreement, including, but not
limited to fees, prior to final consideration of any change in the Preliminary
Plan. The Village Manager is hereby authorized to approve such minor changes as
he deems appropriate, provided that no such changes involves a reduction of the
area set aside for common open space.
7. Building Permit Fees. The building permit fees may be increased from,
time to time so long as said permit fees are applied consistently to all other
developments in the Village. to the extent possible. In the event a conflict
arises between the Owner and the Village on any engineering and technical matters
subject to this Agreement, the Village reserves the right to pass along any and
all additional expenses incurred by the use of consultants in the review and
inspection of the development from time to time. Developer shall pay any
non-discriminatory new or additional fees hereinafter charged by the Village to
Owner or property within the Village.
8. Water Provision. The Developer shall be permitted and agrees to tap on
to the Village water system at points recommended by the Village Engineer which
points to the extent shown on EXHIBIT C are hereby approved by the Village.
It is understood, -however, that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan may
be required at the time of final engineering. The Developer further agrees
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to pay to the Village such fees in accordance with the applicable Village Ordi-
nances at the time of the issuance of the water and sewer permits. The Developer
agrees to accept any increase in water rates and tap on fees provided such rates
and fees apply consistently to all other similar users in the Village to the
extent possible. Following such tap on, the Village agrees to provide to the
best of its ability and in a non-discriminatory manner water service to all users
on the Property in accordance with the Preliminary Plan. Watermains serving the
Property and those approved as part of the development shall be installed by the
Developer and, except for service connections to the buildings shall, upon
installation and acceptance by the Village through formal acceptance action by
the Corporate Authorities, be dedicated to the Village and become a part of the
Village water system maintained by the Village. `
9. Sanitary Sewer Provisions.
A. The Corporate Authorities agree to cooperate with the Developer and to
use their best efforts to aid Developer in obtaining such permits from govern-
mental agencies having jurisdiction as may be necessary to authorize connection
from the Property to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for the col-
lection of sewage and to the Cook County Highway Department as may be appropri-
ate. The Developer shall construct on-site and off-site sanitary sewers as may
be necessary to service the Property, as per EXHIBIT C. It is understood,
however, that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan may be required at time
of final engineering. Upon installation and acceptance by the Village through
formal acceptance action by the Corporate Authorities, the Corporate Authorities
agree to operate and maintain such systems except for sanitary sewer service
connections. The Developer agrees to accept any increase in sewer rates and tap
on fees, provided that such fees and rates are applied consistently to all
similar users in the Village to the extent possible.
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B. The Developer shall also construct on the Property in question any
storm sewers which may be necessary to service the Property, as per EXHIBIT C.
It is understood, however, that changes to the Preliminary Engineering Plan may
be required at the time of final engineering. Upon installation and acceptance
by the Village through formal acceptance action by the Corporate Authorities, the
Corporate Authorities agree to operate and maintain that portion of the storm
sewer system which serves public streets, or multiple properties, and the Devel-
oper agrees to operate and maintain that portion of the storm sewer system
located on the subject Property and not dedicated, and shall record a covenant to
that effect as required by the Village.
10. Drainage Provisions. The Developer shall fully comply with any request
of the Village Engineer to preserve drainage standards. The Developer shall
install any storm sewers and/or inlets which are required to eliminate standing
water or conditions of excess sogginess which may, in the opinion of the Village
Engineer, be detrimental to the growth and maintenance of lawn grasses.
11. Security for Public and Private Site Improvements. Security for public
and private site improvements shall be provided in accordance with any Develop-
ment Ordinance, and any Development Improvement Agreement (EXHIBIT D) as amended
from time to time.- Any letter of credit issued for such improvements shall be
drawn on a financial institution of net worth reasonably satisfactory to the
Village Attorney. The issuer may have an equitable or lending interest in the
Property provided that the letter of credit, either by its own terms or, by
separate written assurances of the issuer, shall be honored irrespective of that
interest. The Village shall have the right to draw up to the full amount of the
letter of credit in order to complete, and have formal acceptance of, all im-
provements secured by the letter of credit.
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12. Exhibits. The following EXHIBITS, some of which were presented in
testimony given by the Developer or the witnesses during the hearing held before
the Plan Commission and the Corporate Authorities prior to the execution of this
Agreement, are hereby incorporated by reference herein, made a part hereof and
designated as shown below. This Agreement, upon execution by the parties,
together with copies of all EXHIBITS, shall be kept on file with the Village
Clerk and be available for inspection to the parties hereto.
EXHIBIT A Legal Description
EXHIBIT B Plat of Annexation, dated February 6, 1990
EXHIBIT C Preliminary Plan, including Preliminary Engineering,
dated March- 30, 1990 (revised) by PAY and Associates
EXHIBIT D Development Improvement Agreement
13. Building, Landscaping and Aesthetics Plans. Developer will submit
building and landscaping plans for approval by the Appearance Commission and the
Corporate Authorities prior to the issuance of any building permits. Lighting
and signage shall be compatible with adjacent areas. All signs on the Property
are subject to approval by the Appearance Commission.
14. Facilitation of Development. Time is of the essence of this Agreement,
and all parties will make every reasonable effort to expedite the subject matters
hereof. It is further understood and agreed that the successful consummation of
this Agreement and the development of the Property in the best interests of all
the parties requires their continued cooperation. The Developer does hereby
evidence his intention to fully comply with all Village requirements, his will—
ingness to discuss any matters of mutual interest that may arise, and his will—
ingness to assist the Village to the fullest extent possible. The Village does
hereby evidence its intent to always cooperate in the resolution of mutual
problems and its willingness to facilitate the development of the Property, as
contemplated by the provisions of this Agreement.
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15. Enforceability of the Agreement.. This Agreement shall be enforceable
in any court of competent jurisdiction by any of the parties or by an appropriate
action at law or in equity to secure the performance of the covenants herein
described. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, such provisions
shall be deemed to be excised herefrom and the invalidity thereof shall not
affect any of the provisions contained herein.
16. Term of Agreement. This Agreement will be binding on all parties for a
term of twenty (20) years from the date of the execution of this Agreement by the
Village. This Agreement shall not be assigned without prior written consent of
the Village.
17. BindingEffect of Agreement.
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Property, the parties hereto, and their respective successors and assigns.
18. Corporate Capacities. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
individuals that are members of the group constituting the Corporate Authorities
are entering into this Agreement in their official capacities as members of such
group and shall have no personal liability in their individual capacities.
19. Notices. Any notice required pursuant. to the provisions of this
Agreement shall be in writing and be sent by certified mail to the following
addresses until notice of change of address is given and shall be deemed received
on the fifth business day following deposit in the U.S. Mail.
If to Owner: Ruth Mitchell
805 A Butternut Lane
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
If to Developer: Wallace and Bernice Berth
301 W. Dundee Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
If to Village: Village Clerk
Village of Buffalo Grove
50 Raupp Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Copy to: William G. Raysa, Esq.
Bloche' , French & Raysa
1140 Lake Street
Suite 400
Oak Park, IL 60301
20. Default. In the event Owner or Developer defaults, in his performance
of his obligations set forth in this Agreement, then the Village, may, upon
notice to Developer allow Developer sixty (60) days to cure default or provide
evidence to the Village that such default will be cured in a timely manner if it
cannot be cured during said period. If Developer fails to cure such default or
provide such evidence as provided above, then, with notice to Developer, the
Village may begin proceedings to disconnect from the Village any portion of the
Property upon which development has not been completed or at the option of the
Village, to rezone such Property to the R-E District zoning classification. In
such event, this Agreement shall be considered to be the petition of the Owner "
and Developer to disconnect such portion of the Property, or at the option of the
Village to rezone such Property to the R-E District zoning classification.
21. Special Conditions.
A. The following variation to the Village's Zoning Ordinance is
hereby granted:
Section 17.36.030.F.4. - to allow a two-way driveway width of, 19 feet
instead of 24 feet for the north driveway as depicted on the Prelimi-
nary Plan (EXHIBIT C) .
B. The following variations to the Village's Development Ordinance
are hereby granted:
i. Section 16.50.040.C.3. - to allow a side slope of 3: 1 instead
of 6:1 for the stormwater detention basin as depicted on
EXHIBIT C;
ii. Section 16.50.040.D. - to allow a vertical clearance of 12
inches instead of 30 inches, and a horizontal clearance of 12
feet instead of 25 feet in the stormwater detention basin as
depicted on EXHIBIT C.
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C. The following uses shall be allowed on the Property as permitted
uses:
Art gallery and studio
Barber shop
Beauty shop
Coin and philatelic store
Custom dressmaking and millinery shop
Employment agency
Interior decorating shop (not including upholstering and the
making of draperies, slipcovers, and similar articles)
Loan offices
Medical and dental clinics and laboratories
Music conservatory and music instruction
Optician shop
Picture framing when conducted for retail trade on the
premises only
Tailor shop
Offices, business and professional
Travel bureau and transportation offices
Any other use of the Property shall be approved by the Village.
D. The walnut tree depicted on EXHIBIT C on the north side of the
southern driveway shall be preserved; Developer shall use his best efforts to
prolong the life of said tree by having a qualified tree expert treat any disease
or structural defect in said tree.
In the event that best efforts fail to preserve the tree, Develop-
er shall plant a replacement tree with a minimum diameter of three inches
(calipered at 6" above ground level) ; the species of said replacement tree shall
be approved by the Village.
If it is necessary to plant a replacement tree, the driveway
adjacent to the tree shall be modified to reduce the curved area designed to
.protect the walnut tree.
E. Developer shall construct a sidewalk connecting the south parking
lot depicted on EXHIBIT C to the office building.
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F. The private water well and septic tank system on the Property
shall be properly abandoned as recommended and approved by the Village. Said
work shall be done in a timely manner as part of the site improvements for the
proposed real estate office.
G. Except for the variations granted in this Agreement, Developer
shall comply with all applicable Village regulations.
H. Signs on the Property are subject to review and approval by the
Village Appearance Commission in accordance with the Village's Sign Code.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporate Authorities and Owner have caused
this instrument to be executed by their respective proper officials duly au-
thorized to execute the same on the day and the year first above written.
VILLAGE F BUFFALO GROVE
VER L. CLAYTON, Village Pres' nt
ATTEST:
Villa Clerk
OWNER
RUTH MITCHELL
DEVELOPER
WALLACE BERTH \
BERNICE BERTH
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EXHIBIT A
Annexation A rreement
(Berth Real Estate Office, 3419 N. Bett- Drive
Lot 3 in Dun Lo Highlands being a subdivision of the West 112 of the
N.W. 114 (except the South 25 acres thereof) in Section 9, Township 42
North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County,
Illinois, according to plat thereof recorded October 15, 1946 as Document
Number 13916670.